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Coronavirus: UK variant 'may be more deadly'22 Jan 2021 20:00Evidence suggests the coronavirus variant that emerged in the UK may be more deadly as well as spread faster.
'Record number' of Covid intensive care patients transferred22 Jan 2021 14:26Around one in 10 patients admitted to intensive care is now being sent to a different hospital.
Coronavirus: UK R number 'between 0.8 and 1'22 Jan 2021 18:51The UK's chief medical adviser warns that "a very small change and it could start taking off again".
Covid in Scotland: More than 400 care homes investigated over deaths22 Jan 2021 15:20A special unit set up by the Crown Office is looking into Covid deaths involving 474 care homes across Scotland.
Covid: How a £20 gadget could save lives21 Jan 2021 13:11Doctors say people should buy a pulse oximeter to monitor their oxygen levels at home.
Covid-19: Scientists challenge 'flawed' lateral flow tests report21 Jan 2021 16:06They say the devices, which are used in local councils, have a key role to play in the battle against Covid.

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